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AADHAR HOUSING
FINANCE LIMITED
FAIR PRACTICES CODE
(Amendments Effective from April, 2017)
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CONTENTS
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Topic Page No.
1. Introduction 3
1.2. Objective 3
1.3 Application of the code 3
1.4. Commitments 4
2 Disclosure and Transparency 4
3. Advertising, Marketing and Sales 5
4 Loans 5
4.2 Guarantors 9
4.3 Privacy and Confidentiality 9
4.4 Credit reference agencies 10
4.5 Collection of Dues 11
4.6 Complaints and Grievances 12
4.7 Know Your Customer (KYC) Policy 13
4.8 Deposit Accounts 13
4.9 Branch Closure / Shifting 13
4.10 Complaints 14
5. General 15
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Aadhar Housing Finance Limited
FAIR PRACTICES CODE - Revised
(As amended and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company
Effective from April, 2017)
1. Introduction
National Housing Bank had issued their Fair Practices Code guidelines vide
notifications/Circular No. NHB (ND)/DRS/Pol-No.16/2006 dated 5th
September,
2006, and the same had been subsequently amended in the guidelines issued by them
vide Circular No. NHB/ND/DRS/Pol. No. 34/2010 -11 dated 11th
October, 2010.
Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (previously known as Aadhar Housing Finance
Private Limited) (AHFL), with a view to ensure the best Corporate Practices and
transparency in dealing with its clients, has adopted the guidelines in its Fair
Practice Code (Code) previously approved by the Board of Directors of the
Company in its Board Meeting held on 27th
December, 2010 and came to immediate
effect.
The said code deals with promotion of good and fair practices, increased
transparency, encouraging market forces, ensuring a fair and cordial relationship
between borrower / Customer and the Company and to foster confidence of the
customer in the housing finance system of the Company. The Code has the
following key elements.
1.2 Objectives :
To promote good and fair practices by setting minimum standards in dealing
with customers;
To increase transparency so that the customer can have a better
understanding of what they can reasonably expect of the services;
To encourage market forces, through competition, to achieve higher
operating standards;
To promote a fair and cordial relationship between customer and AHFL; and
To foster confidence in the housing finance system.
1.3 Application of the Code
The code shall be applicable across all aspects of operations including
marketing, loan origination processing and servicing and collection activities.
Our commitment to Fair Practice Code would be demonstrated in terms of
employee responsibility, efficiency, monitoring and auditing programmes,
training and technology.
Through regular training programs, meetings, seminars, circulars and other
modes of the communication employees would be made aware of the code so
that there is a strong commitment for fair and quality lending and efficient
and fair services.
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1.4 . The company to act fairly and in a transparent manner:
It should act fairly and reasonably in all dealings with customers, by ensuring
that:
a) They meet the commitments and standards in this Code for the products and
services they offer and in the procedures and practices their staff follows.
b) Their products and services meet relevant laws and regulations in letter and
spirit.
c) Their dealings with customers rest on ethical principles of integrity and
transparency.
1.5 Commitments
AHFL shall adhere to this code to act fairly and reasonably in all dealings, on the
ethical principle of integrity and transparency, to meet the standard practices
prevalent in the housing finance industry.
AHFL would provide clear information, without any ambiguity, to the customer in
understanding:
Products and services together with its terms and conditions including interest and
service charges.
Benefits available to customer
AHFL will deal quickly and sympathetically in correcting mistakes if any, and
attend to customer's complaints in light of the objectives of this code.
AHFL shall treat all personal information of customers as private and confidential
and shall not divulge any information to third person unless required by any law or
Government authorities including Regulators or Credit agency or where the sharing
of information is permitted by the customer.
AHFL would provide, on request, copy of the Code to the existing borrowers and
new customer prior to commencement of business transaction.
AHFL shall not discriminate its customers on the basis of age, race, caste, gender,
marital status, religion or disability. However the restrictions if any, as mentioned in
the loan products, shall continue to apply.
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Disclosure and Transparency
AHFL would provide information on interest rates, common fees and charges
through:
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(a) Putting up notice in branches;
(b) Providing tariff schedule.
AHFL would transparently disclose to the borrower all information about
fees/charges payable for processing the loan application, the amount of fees
refundable if loan amount is not sanctioned /disbursed, pre-payment options and
charges, if any, penalty for delayed repayment if any, conversion charges for
switching loan from fixed to floating rates or vice-versa, existence of any interest
re-set clause and any other matter which affects the interest of the borrower.
In other words, AHFL shall disclose ‘all in cost’ inclusive of all charges involved in
processing/sanction of loan application in a transparent manner. It would also be
ensured that such charges/fees are non-discriminatory.
3.
Advertising, Marketing and Sales :
AHFL :
(a) Shall ensure that all advertising and promotional material is clear, and not
misleading.
(b) in any of its advertisement in any media and promotional literature that
draws attention to a service or product and includes a reference to an interest
rate shall also indicate whether other fees and charges will apply and that full
details of the relevant terms and conditions are available to you on request.
(c) if it avails of the services of third parties for providing support services shall
require that such third parties handle customer's personal information (if any
available to such third parties) with same degree of confidentiality and
security as the Company would.
(d) may from time to time, communicate to customers various features of their
products availed by them. Information about their other products or
promotional offers in respect of products / services may be conveyed to
customers only if he / she has given his / her consent tor to receive such
information/service.
(e) shall prescribe a code of conduct for the Direct Selling Agencies (DSAs)
whose services are availed to market products / services which amongst
other matters require them to identify themselves when they approach the
customer for selling products personally or through phone.
(f) in the event of receipt of any complaint from the customer that the
Company's representative / courier agency or DSA has engaged in any
improper conduct or acted in violation of this Code, appropriate steps shall
be initiated to investigate and to handle the complaint and to make good the
loss.
Prescribe a code of conduct for their Direct Selling Agencies (DSAs) whose services
are availed to market products / services which amongst other matters require them
to identify themselves when they approach the customer for selling products
personally or through phone.
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g) In the event of receipt of any complaint from the customer that AHFL’s
representative / courier or DSA has engaged in any improper conduct or acted in
violation of this Code, appropriate steps shall be initiated to investigate and to
handle the complaint and to make good the loss.
4. Loans
4.1.1
Applications for loans and their processing.
Standard schedule of fee/ charges relating to the loan application depending on the
segment to which the accounts belong will be made available to all the prospective
borrowers in a transparent manner, along with the loan application, irrespective of
the loan amount. Likewise, amount of fee non-refundable in the event of non-
acceptance of the application, prepayment options and any other matter which
affects the interest of the borrower will also be made known to the borrower at the
time of application.
Receipt of completed application forms will be duly acknowledged by sms/call.
The acknowledgement would also include the approximate date by which the
applicant should call on the Company for preliminary discussions, if deemed
necessary.
All loan applications will be disposed of within a period of 4 weeks from the date of
receipt of duly completed loan applications i.e. with all the requisite
information/papers.
In case of rejection of loan application, irrespective of category of loans or threshold
limits, the same would be conveyed in writing along with the main reason(s), which
led to rejection of the loan application within above time limit.
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4.1.2 Loan appraisal and terms/conditions
In accordance with AHFL’s prescribed risk based assessment procedures, each loan
application will be assessed and suitable margin/securities will be stipulated based
on such risk assessment and AHFL’s extant guidelines, however without
compromising on due diligence.
The sanction of credit limit/loan along with the terms and conditions thereof will be
conveyed to the loan applicant in writing and applicant’s acceptance of such terms
and conditions will be obtained in writing. Such terms and conditions as have been
mutually agreed upon between the bank and borrower prior to the sanction will only
be stipulated.
Copy of loan documents, along with a copy of all relevant enclosures will be made
available to the loan applicant on specific request. Standard sanction letter would
include instances of approval, disallowance, etc. The Company is under no legal
obligation to consider increase/additional limits/facilities without proper
review/assessment.
(ii) Loan appraisal and terms/conditions
a) Normally all particulars required for processing the loan application shall be
collected by the AHFLs at the time of application. In case it needs any additional
information, the customer should be told that he would be contacted immediately
again.
b) AHFLs should convey in writing to the borrower by means of sanction letter or
otherwise, the amount of loan sanctioned along with all terms and conditions
including annualized rate of interest, method of application, EMI Structure,
prepayment charges and keep the written acceptance of these terms and conditions
by the borrower on its record.
c) AHFLs shall furnish a copy of the loan agreement along with a copy each of all
enclosures quoted in the loan agreement to every borrower at the time of sanction /
disbursement of loans, upon request.
(iii) Communication of rejection of Loan Application to the customer by letter/email
4.1.3 Disbursement of loans including changes in terms and conditions
Disbursement of loans sanctioned is to be made immediately on total compliance of
terms and conditions including execution of loan documents governing such
sanction.
Any change in terms and conditions, including interest rate and service charges, will
be informed individually to the borrowers in case of account specific changes and in
case of others by Public Notice/display on Notice Board at the branches/on the
AHFL’s website/through Print and or other Media from time to time.
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Changes in interest rates and service charges will be effected prospectively.
Consequent upon such changes any supplemental deeds documents or writings are
required to be executed, the same shall also be advised. Further, availability of
facility will be subject to execution of such deeds documents or writings.
4.1.4 Post disbursement supervision
Post disbursement supervision, particularly in respect of loans upto Rs 2 lakh,
would be constructive with a view to taking care of any genuine difficulties that the
borrower may face.
Before taking a decision to recall/accelerate payment or performance under the
agreement or seeking additional securities the Bank would give reasonable notice to
the borrower.
All securities pertaining to the loan would be released on receipt of full and final
payment of the loans subject to any legitimate right or lien and set off for any other
claim that the Bank may have against the borrowers. If such right is to be exercised,
borrowers would be given due and proper notice with requisite details.
4.1.5. Other general provisions.
AHFL would refrain from interference in the affairs of the borrower except for what
is provided in the terms and conditions of loan sanction documents (unless new
information, not earlier disclosed by the borrower, has come to the notice of the
AHFL as lender). However this does not imply that AHFL’s right of recovery and
enforcement of security under Law.
AHFL will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, caste or religion in its lending
policy and activity.
In the case of recovery, AHFL would resort to the usual measures as per laid down
guidelines and extant provisions and would operate within the legal framework.
AHFL is already having a Policy on Code of conduct for Collection of Dues and
Repossession of Security.
In case of request for transfer of borrowers accounts, either from the borrower or
from a Bank/Financial Institution, the AHFL’s consent or otherwise shall be
conveyed within 21 days from the date of receipt of request.
(iv) Disbursement of loans including changes in terms and conditions
a) Disbursement should be made in accordance with the disbursement schedule
given in the Loan Agreement/ Sanction Letter.
b) The AHFLs should give notice to the borrower of any change in the terms and
conditions including disbursement schedule, interest rates, service charges,
prepayment charges, other applicable fee/ charges etc. AHFLs should also ensure
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that changes in interest rates and charges are effected only prospectively. A suitable
condition in this regard should be incorporated in the loan agreement.
c) If such change is to the disadvantage of the customer, he/she may within 60 days
and without notice close his / her account or switch it without having to pay any
extra charges or interest.
d) Decision to recall / accelerate payment or performance under the agreement or
seeking additional securities, should be in consonance with the loan agreement.
e) AHFLs should release all securities on repayment of all dues or on realization of
the outstanding amount of loan subject to any legitimate right or lien for any other
claim AHFLs may have against borrower. If such right of set off is to be exercised,
the borrower shall be given notice about the same with full particulars about the
remaining claims and the conditions under which AHFLs are entitled to retain the
securities till the relevant claim is settled /paid.
4.2 Guarantors:
When a person is considered to be a guarantor to a loan, AHFL shall inform him/her
the following under acknowledgement-
(a) Letter/ Deed of Guarantee stating the terms of liability as guarantor.
(b) AHFL shall keep him/her informed of any default in servicing of the loan
by the borrower to whom he/she stands as a guarantor.
a) his/her liability as guarantor;
b) the amount of liability he/she will be committing him/herself to the company;
c) circumstances in which AHFL will call on him/her to pay up his/her liability;
d) whether AHFL has recourse to his/her other monies in the company if he/she fail
to pay up as a guarantor;
e) whether his/her liabilities as a guarantor are limited to a specific quantum or are
they unlimited; and
f) time and circumstances in which his/her liabilities as a guarantor will be
discharged as also the manner in which AHFL will notify him/her about this
AHFLs shall keep him/her informed of any material adverse change/s in the
financial position of the borrower to whom he/she stands as a guarantor.
4.3 Privacy And Confidentiality
All the borrower’s personal information shall be treated as private and confidential
(even when he/she is no longer our customer) and shall be guided by the following
principles and policies. The Company shall not reveal information or data relating to
your accounts to anyone, including other companies in the group, other than in the
following exceptional cases :
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a) If the information is to be given by law.
b) If there is a duty towards the public to reveal the information.
c) If the AHFL’s interests require them to give the information (for example, to
prevent fraud) but it should not be used as a reason for giving information about
customer or customer accounts (including customer name and address) to anyone
else, including other companies in the group, for marketing purposes.
d) If the customer asks the AHFL to reveal the information, or with the customer’s
permission.
e) If AHFLs are asked to give a reference about customers, they shall obtain his / her
written permission before giving it.
f) The customer shall be informed the extent of his / her rights under the existing
legal framework for accessing the personal records that an AHFL holds about him
/her.
g) AHFLs shall not use customer’s personal information for marketing purposes by
anyone including AHFLs unless the customer specifically authorizes them to do so.
4.4 Credit reference agencies
Customer are hereby informed that at the time of opening a new account, the
Company will pass his / her account details to credit reference agencies and the
checks the Company may undertake in this regard.
The Company will provide information to credit reference agencies about the
personal debts, the customer owe to it if :
(i) He/she have fallen behind with the payments
(ii) The amount owed is not in dispute; and
(iii) He /she have not made satisfactory proposal for repaying the debt,
following the Company's formal demand.
In these cases, the Company shall intimate customer in writing its plan to give
information about the debts he/she owe it to credit reference agencies. At the same
time, the Company shall explain to the customer the role of the credit reference
agencies and the effect the information they provide can have on your ability to get
credit.
The Company may give credit reference agencies other information about the
customer’s account if he/she has given permission to do so.
The Company shall provide the customer with a copy of the information which the
Company has given to the credit reference agencies about the customer, if so
demanded by him/ her.
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a) When a customer opens an account, AHFLs shall inform him / her when they may
pass his / her account details to credit reference agencies and the checks AHFLs may
make with them.
b) AHFLs may give information to credit reference agencies about the personal
debts the customer owes them if:
i. The customer has fallen behind with his / her payments;
ii. The amount owed is not in dispute; and
iii. The customer has not made proposals that the AHFLs are satisfied with, for
repaying his / her debt, following AHFL’s formal demand
c) In these cases, AHFLs shall intimate the customer in writing that they plan to give
information about the debts the customer owes them to credit reference agencies. At
the same time, AHFLs shall explain to the customer the role of credit reference
agencies and the effect the information they provide can have on customer’s ability
to get credit.
d) AHFLs may give credit reference agencies other information about the customer’s
account if the customer has given them his / her permission to do so.
e) A copy of the information given to the credit reference agencies shall be provided
by the AHFL to a customer, if so demanded
4.5 Collection of Dues
Whenever loans are given, AHFL would explain to the customer the repayment
process by way of amount, tenure and periodicity of repayment. However if the
customer does not adhere to repayment schedule, a defined process in accordance
with the laws of the land shall be followed for recovery of dues. The process will
involve reminding the customer by sending him/her notice or by making personal
visits and / or repossession of security, if any.
AHFL staff or any person authorized to represent the company in collection of dues
or/and security repossession shall identify himself / herself and display the authority
letter issued by the AHFL and upon request, display his/her identity card issued by
the AHFL or under authority of the AHFL. The company shall provide the
customers with all the information regarding overdue.
All assistance shall be given to resolve disputes or differences regarding dues in a
mutually acceptable and in an orderly manner.
During visits to customer's place for dues collection, decency and decorum shall be
maintained.
4.5.1 Whenever loans are given, AHFLs should explain to the customer the
repayment process by way of amount, tenure and periodicity of repayment. However
if the customer does not adhere to repayment schedule, a defined process in
accordance with the laws of the land shall be followed for recovery of dues. The
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process will involve reminding the customer by sending him / her notice or by
making personal visits and / or repossession of security if any.
4.5.2 The AHFL’s collection policy should be built on courtesy, fair treatment and
persuasion. AHFLs should believe in fostering customer confidence and long-term
relationship. AHFL’s staff or any person authorized to represent them in collection
of dues or / and security repossession shall identify himself / herself and display the
authority letter issued by the AHFL and upon request, display his / her identity card
issued by the AHFL or under authority of the company. AHFL’s shall provide
customers with all the information regarding dues and shall endeavor to give
sufficient notice for payment of dues.
4.5.3 All the members of the staff or any person authorised to represent the AHFL in
collection or / and security repossession should follow the guidelines set out below:
a) Customer would be contacted ordinarily at the place of his / her choice and in the
absence of any specified place at the place of his / her residence and if unavailable at
his / her residence, at the place of business / occupation.
b) Identity and authority to represent the AHFL should be made known to the
customer at the first instance.
c) Customer’s privacy should be respected.
d) Interaction with the customer shall be in a civil manner
e) AHFLs’ representatives shall contact the customers between 0700 hrs and 1900
hrs, unless the special circumstances of the customer’s business or occupation
require otherwise.
f) Customer’s request to avoid calls at a particular time or at a particular place shall
be honored as far as possible.
g) Time and number of calls and contents of conversation would be documented.
h) All assistance should be given to resolve disputes or differences regarding dues in
a mutually acceptable and in an orderly manner.
i) During visits to customer’s place for dues collection, decency and decorum should
be maintained.
j) Inappropriate occasions such as bereavement in the family or such other
calamitous occasions should be avoided for making calls/visits to collect dues.
4.6 Complaints and Grievances
Internal Procedures
The Company would endeavor to deal quickly and sympathetically to correct
any mistake committed by its staff/system/process and would cancel any
charges wrongly accrued due to such mistakes.
The Company would provide suitable alternative avenues to alleviate
problems arising out of technological failures.
To redress customer grievances, he/she may write or call Customercare no of
the concerned Branch clearly stating the nature of the grievance along with
necessary documents, if any, and the customer will be provided with a reply.
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The Company would request customer to complain against
representative/courier or Direct Selling Agent (DSA) or broker for sourcing
deposits or any other agencies employed by The Company if they are
engaged in any improper conduct or action in violation of the code. The
company would ensure that the complaint is properly investigated and proper
action and redressal takes place.
4.7 Know Your Customer (KYC) Policy:
The Company shall carry out due diligence as required under "Know Your
Customer" (KYC) policy of our Company before opening and operating customer’s
account and in furtherance of the policy. The customer will be asked to submit or
provide necessary documents or proofs for the same. The Company shall ensure
obtaining only such information so as to meet Company's KYC, Anti Money
Laundering or any other statutory requirements.
The Company shall provide the Loan application form / account opening forms and
other material to you and the same shall contain all details of essential information
required to be furnished and documents to be produced for verification and/or for
record for meeting the KYC requirements
The Company shall explain the procedural formalities and provide necessary
classifications sought by the customer while opening a loan account.
4.8 Deposit Accounts :
AHFL shall provide all information regarding its various deposit schemes, if and
when the same are launched, including rate of interest, method of interest
application, terms of the deposits, premature withdrawal, renewal, loan against
deposits, nomination facilities etc. as and when applicable.
4.9 Branch Closure / Shifting
AHFL shall give notice to the customer in the event of closure/shifting of its branch
office by way of putting it on notice board before closure/shifting.
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4.10
4.11
Complaints
a)Every AHFL should have a system and a procedure for receiving, registering and
disposing of complaints and grievances in each of its offices.
b) The Board of Directors of AHFLs should lay down the appropriate grievance
redressal mechanism within the organization to resolve complaints and grievances.
Such a mechanism should ensure that all disputes arising out of the decisions of
company’s functionaries are heard and disposed of at least at the next higher level.
c) Customer should be told where to find details of AHFL’s procedure for handling
complaints fairly and quickly.
d) If the customer wants to make a complaint, he/she should be told:
I. How to do this
II. Where a complaint can be made
III. How a complaint should be made
IV. When to expect a reply
V. Whom to approach for redressal
VI. What to do if the customer is not happy about the outcome.
VII. AHFL’s staff shall help the customer with any questions the customer has.
e) If a complaint has been received in writing from a customer, an AHFL shall
endeavor to send him/her an acknowledgement / response within a week. The
acknowledgement should contain the name & designation of the official who will
deal with the grievance. If the complaint is relayed over phone at AHFL’s
designated telephone helpdesk or customer service number, the customer shall be
provided with proper contact number and be kept informed of the progress within a
reasonable period of time.
f) After examining the matter, AHFL shall send the customer its final response or
explain why it needs more time to respond and shall endeavor to do so within 30
days of receipt of a complaint and he/she should be informed how to take his/her
complaint further if he/she is still not satisfied.
g) AHFL shall publicize its grievance redressal procedure and ensure that it is
specifically made available on its notice board/website. AHFL shall clearly display
in all its offices / branches and on the website that in case the complaint does not get
resolved, AHFL would strive for customer satisfaction within the framework of law,
adopted policies and procedures.
In case of any grievance, the customer may approach the In-Charge of the business
location where he / she had his / her account and register the complaint in the
‘Complaint Register’ available with the Branch In-Charge.
On registering the complaint, the customer should obtain complaint number and date
for future reference
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5.
Customer may also write / communicate with the concerned location for redress of
the grievance. (For list of locations, please log on to website –
www.aadharhousing.com)
In case the response is unsatisfactory or no response is received, the complaint
should be escalated to the following :
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd strives for customer satisfaction within the framework
of the law , adopted policies & procedures.
The Branch Manager shall be the first contact for customer grievance. In case of any
complaint, customer can register the complaint in the ‘Complaint Register’ available
at the branch. On registering the complaint, the customer will obtain a complaint
number or date for future reference for email/written letter. The customer can also
write a letter to the Branch Manager in this regard.
The customer will receive a response within a period of 7 days from the date of
complaint from the Branch or email.
After examining the matter, the Senior Manager at Corporate Office shall send the
customer a final response or explain why it needs more time to respond and shall
endeavor to do so within 30 days.
In case the response is unsatisfactory or not received the response from the company
within reasonable time of 30 days or if dissatisfied with the response received, the
customer may approach NHB by filing online complaint at GRIDS or at the
following address / mail id:
National Housing Bank
Department of Regulation and Supervision
(Complaint Redressal Cell)
4th Floor, Core 5-A, India Habitat Centre
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Email: [email protected] OR register at the online complaint portal.
General - The Company shall :
Explain the key features of its loan products including applicable fees and
charges while communicating the sanction of the loan.
Advise you what information/documentation required from customer to
enable him / her to apply. Customer would also be advised regarding what
documentation is needed from him / her with respect to customer’s identity,
address, employment, etc. and any other document that may be stipulated by
statutory authorities (e.g. PAN details) in order to comply with legal and
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regulatory requirements.
Verify the details mentioned by you in the loan application by contacting you
at your residence and / or on business telephone numbers and / or
physically visiting his/her residence and/or business addresses through
agencies appointed for this purpose, if deemed necessary by the Company.
Customer would be informed to co-operate if the Company needs to
investigate a transaction on his/her account and with the police/ other
investigative agencies, if the Company needs to involve them.
The Company would advise the customer that if her / she act fraudulently,
he/she will be responsible for all losses on his/her account and that if he/she
act without reasonable care and this causes losses, he/she may be responsible
for the same. Not to discriminate on the basis of race, caste, gender, marital
status, religion or disability.
5.1. AHFL shall verify the details mentioned by him/her in the loan application by
contacting him/her at his/her residence and / or on business telephone numbers and /
or physically visiting his/her residence and/or business addresses through agencies
appointed for this purpose, if deemed necessary by the AHFL.
5.2. The customer should be informed to co-operate if the AHFL needs to investigate
a transaction on the customer’s account and with the police/ other investigative
agencies, if the AHFL needs to involve them.
5.3. AHFL should advise the customer that if the customer acts fraudulently, he / she
will be responsible for all losses on his/her account and that if the customer acts
without reasonable care and this causes losses, the customer may be responsible for
the same.
5.4. AHFL shall display about their products and services in any one or more of the
following languages:
Hindi or English or the appropriate local language.
5.5. AHFL shall not discriminate on grounds of sex, caste and religion in the matter
of lending. However, this does not preclude AHFLs from instituting or participating
in schemes framed for different sections of the society.
5.6. AHFL shall process requests for transfer of a loan account, either from the
borrower or from a bank/financial institution, in the normal course.
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5.7. To publicise the code, AHFL shall:
a) provide existing and new customers with a copy of the Code
b) make this Code available on request either over the counter or by electronic
communication or mail;
c) make available this Code at every branch notice board and on their website; and
d) ensure that their staff are trained to provide relevant information about the Code
and to put the Code into practice.
5.8. The Board of Directors of AHFL should provide for periodical review of the
compliance of the Fair Practices Code and the functioning of the grievances
redressal mechanism at various levels of management. A consolidated report of such
reviews may be submitted to the Board at regular intervals, as may be prescribed by
it.
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